CNC surface grinders imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $66.0 million of cnc surface grinders in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $75.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $76.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $42.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $66.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $60.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $54.1M | 3.0K t |
Where the United States imports cnc surface grinders from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), Switzerland (23%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.9M | 30% |
| Switzerland | $15.4M | 23% |
| Japan | $9.3M | 14% |
| Thailand | $7.2M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $5.6M | 8.4% |
| Singapore | $4.9M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $712K | 1.1% |
| China | $644K | 1% |
| Spain | $319K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.21 per kg, close to the world average of $21.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
CNC surface grinders exports from the United States
Exports of cnc surface grinders by the United States reached $10.3 million in 2024 (354 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Mexico (24%), Canada (16%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.5M | 24% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 16% |
| China | $1.5M | 15% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 12% |
| Thailand | $961K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $773K | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $366K | 3.6% |
| India | $366K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $268K | 2.6% |
| Costa Rica | $236K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cnc surface grinders imports (HS 8460.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8460.12: Machine-tools: flat-surface grinding machines, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc surface grinders imported by the United States?
The United States imported cnc surface grinders worth $66.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 118 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc surface grinders to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Switzerland (23%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc surface grinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.21 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $21.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc surface grinders to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.1 million in 2017 to $66.0 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $76.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export cnc surface grinders?
Yes. The United States exported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $55.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc surface grinders?
The HS code for cnc surface grinders is subheading 8460.12. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8460 page.
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